Illustrative photo Saarbrücken Christkindl Market 2026 – Festive Lights in Saarbrücken City
The Saarbrücken Christkindl Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 30 December on St. Johanner Markt and Bahnhofstraße. With over 80 stalls, an Alpine hut, flying Santa Claus and the Christmas Garden in the Franco-German Garden, Saarbrücken offers a varied Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Meiningen Christmas Magic 2026: Advent in the Historic Old Town
Meiningen's Christmas Magic runs from November 23 to December 21, 2026 on the Marktplatz. About 30 huts, an 8 meter tall Christmas pyramid and an ice rink at the Heinrichsbrunnen fountain define Advent in this small theater town.
Illustrative photo Munich Christmas Markets 2026 – Marienplatz & Tollwood
From 23 Nov to 24 Dec 2026, Munich offers the perfect mix: experience Bavarian tradition at the historic Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, and enjoy the colorful, bohemian flair of the Tollwood Winter Festival on Theresienwiese with its organic food and arts.
Illustrative photo Wittenberg Christmas Market 2026 – Advent in Lutherstadt Wittenberg
The Wittenberg Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 29 December on the historic market square of Lutherstadt Wittenberg (closed on 24 and 25 December). Complemented by the clubs market, the Advent festival at the Lutherhof and the Market of Beautiful Things, the UNESCO city offers a unique Reformation-inspired Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Kassel Fairy Tale Christmas Market 2026 – Magical Advent in the Brothers Grimm City
The Kassel Fairy Tale Christmas Market 2026 runs from 23 November to 30 December (closed 24–26 Dec) daily from 11:00 to 20:00. Between Königsplatz, Friedrichsplatz and Opernplatz, visitors enjoy a magical Advent atmosphere with Ferris wheel, fairy-tale pyramid and the flying Santa – free admission and dedicated to the Brothers Grimm.
Illustrative photo Wismar Christmas Market 2026 – UNESCO World Heritage Christmas Magic in Wismar
The Wismar Christmas Market 2026 takes place from 23 November to 20 December on the historic market square of the UNESCO World Heritage city. Complemented by the Sternenwald at the Old Harbour, the art market in St. Georgen and the Seemannsweihnacht, Wismar offers a unique maritime Advent atmosphere with free admission.
Illustrative photo Bremerhaven Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Program, Opening Hours
The Bremerhaven Christmas Market runs from November 23 to December 30, 2026 in the city center. Around the Große Kirche and Theodor Heuss Platz, visitors will find a free market with maritime flair, a sea of lights, and a program for the whole family.
Illustrative photo Flensburg Christmas Market 2026: Nordic Charm on the Fjord
The Flensburg Christmas Market 2026 runs from November 23 to December 30 between Südermarkt and Nordermarkt. Nordic charm, Danish specialties and the famous Christmas pyramid make it one of northern Germany's most distinctive markets.
Illustrative photo Rostock Christmas Market 2026 – Northern Germany’s Largest Market
The Rostock Christmas Market 2026 runs 23 November to 22 December on Neuer Markt and along Kröpeliner Straße to Kröpeliner Tor – free entry, organised by Großmarkt Rostock GmbH. It is northern Germany’s largest Christmas market: Ferris wheel, fairy-tale world, food mile and winter fair. Add St Nicholas Church (26–28 November) and the Warnemünde seaside market.
Illustrative photo Bremen Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Highlights and Tips
From November 23 to December 23, 2026, the Bremen Christmas Market and the Schlachte Zauber transform the city center and the Weser promenade into a festive setting around the Rathaus, the Roland statue and the Bremen Town Musicians. Additional neighbourhood markets, such as the Winterwald in the Ansgari Quarter, round out the offering.
Illustrative photo Historic Roncalli Christmas Market Hamburg 2026 – Rathausmarkt
The Historic Roncalli Christmas Market Hamburg 2026 runs from November 23 to December 23 at the Rathausmarkt. Nostalgic handicrafts, a historic carousel and a Santa figure flying over the square daily await visitors, with free admission.
Illustrative photo Lucia Christmas Market 2026 – Scandinavian Advent at Berlin Kulturbrauerei
The Lucia Christmas Market 2026 fills the courtyards of the Kulturbrauerei in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg from 23 November to 22 December with red-and-white stalls, glögg, Swedish fires and the Lucia festival on 13 December. Free entry, 15:00–22:00 on weekdays, from 13:00 at weekends. Official info: lucia-weihnachtsmarkt.de, Schönhauser Allee 36.